The following article isn't (as of when it was published in 2015) about a syndication, but it does show just how desperate and just how vulnerable some of these residents are: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2015/06/15/mesa-royale-mobile-home-park-decision-human-cost/71235678/So let's say I was part of a syndicate that bought Mesa Royale (from the article) and fixed it up to match code.

Wonder if rising rents will help cash-flow-ability here, or just fuel more appreciation/ speculation to match.

I am looking to replace the carpet soon as it has been over 6 years since I bought the property and it will not last beyond the existing tenant.The dilemma is that the laminate floor on the lower level is in good condition but if I replace the carpet on the stair case and upstairs, it will look awful if I replace it with anything that does not match the existing laminate floor (the carpeted staircase connects the laminate floor up to the second floor). 

It depends on your plan, and the criteria for deals dictated by it...and then, the specific market you are investing in whose profile matches the criteria from your plan. 

Sounds like a match made in heaven!  

They knocked off money for opening a free account and I asked if they could reduce their 2x6x16 lumber to match Crown as it was originally $17 and they took it down to $15. 

Since the closing I have had conversations with all three unit, in English, and they all completed the original estoppel agreement and stated they paid a double payment upon moving in, and the amount thy said to have paid matched the numbers on the “mistake” on the document provided by the listing agent.

I would match the terms for the HML to the owner in JV, with the intention of refinancing ASAP.

If they were not able or comfortable doing this, they were not a match for me.

If the contractor is due At Least the money due as each draw occurs, no problem with signing the check over to them.....in that case only.Preferably, you have a contract with draws where the draw amount from the insurance company Matches the draw amount you are paying the contractor.